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    CPU Upgrade: Is it possible?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Koit, Apr 22, 2011.

  1. Koit

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    I have a Toshiba Satellite A505D, And it's great as far as ram goes. Graphics are good too, But one limitation I've encountered is my processor. It's only a 2.10Ghz dual core. I've never upgraded a notebook before, only desktops, and have no clue if it's even possible to get a better processor for this machine. I would like to get a high powered CPU to run an undedicated server on, while i play Minecraft. Also a high powered CPU would allow for low latency when im recording Audio. Can someone point me in the right direction? I will provide pictures if needed. Thanks :D
     
    Koit, Apr 22, 2011
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  2. ramgen

    ramgen -- Morgan Stanley --

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    It is possible (unless soldered onto the motherboard). What is your current processor and what would you like to upgrade to?

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    ramgen, Apr 23, 2011
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  3. Zeptinune

    Zeptinune Notebook Evangelist

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    What's the socket type of your processor?

    Download the free 'CPU-Z' and post your screenshot here. Then we can tell you what your best upgrade possibly is.

    That's the easiest way.
     
    Zeptinune, Apr 23, 2011
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  4. Koit

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    I'm looking to upgrade to a quad core. Or a ~3.0Ghz Dual Core
     
    Koit, Apr 23, 2011
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Look at the processor, looks like you have AMD's socket S1G2, meaning you are pretty much limited to a faster Turion 64 X2 which unless you are rendering will make minuscule difference anyway. You can try the Turion X2 Ultra but they run way too hot and again hardly an upgrade.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 23, 2011
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  6. ramgen

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    ^ yeah. AMDs have very limited upgradeability due to their limited portfolio of CPUs. Don't bother...


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    ramgen, Apr 23, 2011
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  7. Koit

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    0_0 Well i need to do something.. my Turion idles at 82C. That's in a 60F room. Maybe some of that dusting air spray stuff....
     
    Koit, Apr 23, 2011
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  8. ramgen

    ramgen -- Morgan Stanley --

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    How long have you been using your laptop? If it is already more than a year and you haven't done any clean-up it is expected to have high temperatures.


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    ramgen, Apr 23, 2011
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  9. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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  10. Koit

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    Iv'e had for a little less than a year. I'm currently building a cooling pad at the moment out of my old xbox 360 shell.
     
    Koit, Apr 24, 2011
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  11. tuηay

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    Copy what Zeptinune said, open up your laptop and repast it. However, this will void your warranty. You can send it to Toshiba but...., it is a Toshiba, really what do you expect?
     
    tuηay, Apr 24, 2011
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  12. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Repasting your CPU AFAIK will not void your warranty unless it directly causes issues (not pasted properly) or if you break something else in the process (accidentally crack the bottom casing or something else to that nature). Considering manufacturers mound on the cheapest stuff possible, it is no wonder many laptops have heat issues.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 24, 2011
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    darnok44, Apr 24, 2011
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